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docs: expand GitLab PAT scopes for Fern Editor setup #5127

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Expand Up @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Install the [Fern GitHub app](https://github.com/apps/fern-api), then [connect y
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GitLab requires manual setup:

1. [Create a personal access token](https://gitlab.com/-/user_settings/personal_access_tokens) in GitLab with the following scopes: `api`, `read_repository`, `write_repository`. Set the expiration date far into the future to avoid disrupting your Editor experience — you can revoke the token at any time.
1. [Create a personal access token](https://gitlab.com/-/user_settings/personal_access_tokens) in GitLab with the following scopes: `read_user`, `api`, `write_repository`, `read_repository`, `read_api`. Set the expiration date far into the future to avoid disrupting your Editor experience — you can revoke the token at any time.
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2. Contact Fern support via Slack or [email](mailto:support@buildwithfern.com) with your access token and GitLab repository URL.
3. Once Fern configures the connection, [connect your repository](/learn/dashboard/configuration/github-repo) in the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.buildwithfern.com/).
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